Dodge Ram 1500 Bumpers

• The bumper refers to the large panel underneath the grille and headlights of your truck.
• The main function of the bumper is to protect the vehicle frame and all parts beyond the frame itself.
• The bumper assembly includes the bumper cover, bumper absorber, bumper bar, mounting brackets, and reinforcement bar.
• OE replacement and upgrade headlights for Dodge Ram 1500 typically cost around $400 to $1,700.
• The bumper is one of the most crucial parts of your truck mainly because they are the first to receive, absorb, and channel an impact’s kinetic energy away from the cabin.
• Rust and dents are among the factors that affect the bumper’s impact absorption qualities.

The Dodge Ram 1500 came to the market as one of the latecomers in the segment. Despite that, it has managed to excel in areas where its well-established rivals are known for. Recently, the 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 bagged AutoGuide’s Truck of the Year, at the same time claiming Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year award more than once.

All in all, there are currently five rich generations since the Dodge Ram 1500’s introduction in 1981. Each iteration features its own design and appeal, which could be a concern especially when you’re in the market looking for replacement parts. Since there are varying designs across all generations, there will be differences in terms of fitting. For example, the third-generation model’s bumper is different from the fourth-generation model’s bumper, and this applies to other parts. Speaking of bumpers, here are some important things to know about Dodge Ram 1500 replacement bumpers.

The bumper is a multiple-part component found underneath the grille and headlights of your truck. It spans from side to side, covering the lower half of your truck fascia. The main function of the bumper is to protect the vehicle frame and all parts beyond the frame itself. There is a misconception about bumpers because most people refer to bumper covers as the bumper. Although it’s technically correct, the bumper cover is just a part of the bumper assembly.

Bumpers are the first ones that absorb the impact of a collision. Apparently, there’s literally more to a bumper than meets the eye. Underneath the metal panel that is visually seen upfront are different parts that make up the whole absorption system. To understand bumpers in general, here’s a closer look at each of its parts.

Bumper Cover

The bumper cover refers to the exterior panel that covers the lower section of your truck’s front fascia. People often mistake it as the actual bumper itself but these two are different. Bumper covers are typically made of hard plastic, rubber, or chrome. The bumper cover is designed to crumple upon impact to absorb the kinetic energy of the crash.

Bumper Absorber

This is a thermoplastic foam fitted underneath the bumper cover that’s meant to slow down the crumpling of the bumper cover. It helps absorb energy and minimize the impact transferred to other parts of the vehicle.

Bumper Bar

Known as the internal metal component that absorbs collision energy, the bumper bar is attached to a reinforcement bar to the vehicle’s body with the help of bumper brackets.

Bumper Bracket

Bumper brackets are mounts that attach the bumper to the vehicle frame. It works by channeling the force of impact toward crush zones, which then limits the damage received by the vehicle’s front. There are mounts designed to collapse upon impact to aid shock absorption.

Bumper reinforcement bar

The bumper reinforcement bar, or re-bar for short, is a rigid metal bar that provides additional stability to the bumper bar. Its purpose is to secure the bumper in place even after getting hit by another object or vehicle.

All five generations of the Dodge Ram 1500 feature different bumper designs and fitting. Finding the right bumper for your specific model year is as easy as specifying its year, make, and model on the filter tab. You may also go further with the details by selecting from the categories listed in the “Shop By” menu.

OE replacement and upgrade headlights for Dodge Ram 1500 typically cost around $400 to $1,700. You’ll find items that are sold individually, in pairs, and kits but all items feature direct fit. You also need to take note that there are items with or without mounting brackets, as well as color finishes like chrome, black, or paint-to-match to choose from.

The bumper is one of the most crucial parts of your truck mainly because they are the first to receive, absorb, and channel an impact’s kinetic energy away from the cabin. Without it, parts like the radiator, headlights, and fog lights will be damaged easily even at low-speed crashes. A dented bumper could be an indicator that there’s an issue underneath the panel. It could be a minor rip in the lights’ wiring but it can also be a sign that a major problem caused by a recent crash is present.

In addition, you also need to inspect any possible rust formation as it can affect the bumper’s impact absorption quality. When prolonged, the rust could eat up the areas where the mounting brackets are attached to, which could cause your bumper to fall off or move all over the place. It is important to maintain your bumper’s form to retain its full function. It also makes your truck look neat and fresh, one reason most driver could relate to.